Embassy Ministries

401 N KELLY AVE, Odessa, TX 79763 · Ector County

11cited violations

7serious

26inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 110
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Shaborah Powell
Phone: (432) 276-5000
Regulated since: Mar 14, 2018
HHSC IDs: Operation 1287948 · number 1661028
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Supervision & ratios 2
Discipline & child guidance 1
Staff background & training 3
Records & paperwork 1
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	2	1	Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1)
2024	2	2	Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1)
2023	3	2	Staff background & training (2), Other (1)
2021	4	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Feb 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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May 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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May 13, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Caregiver did not complete the 24 hours of preservice training before being counted in ratio.
  
  HHSC 746.1303(2) — Orientation-Operational policies including discipline, guidance and release of children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-11.
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Mar 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  Children's files did not have the health statement.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-25. Correction verified 2025-03-26.
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Dec 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Oct 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Sep 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Sep 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Aug 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Aug 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  Caregiver did not know the number of children present when asked by licensing.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-15. Correction verified 2024-08-29.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  2nd caregiver left classroom leaving the other caregiver out of ratio with12 two year olds.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-15. Correction verified 2024-08-29.
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Mar 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Mar 27, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Mar 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Mar 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Nov 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Nov 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Oct 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Sep 26, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Caregiver at operation did not have correct qualifications.
  
  HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-25. Correction verified 2023-10-20.
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Aug 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Multiple staff files did not have the current CPR/First Aid card for review.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-30. Correction verified 2023-08-25.
- Other
  Multiple children's files did not have the admission date available.
  
  HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-08-30. Correction verified 2023-08-28.
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Jun 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Sep 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Feb 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jan 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Nov 16, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Nov 6, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance
  Child was outside of classroom in hallway unsupervised in time out.
  
  HHSC 746.2803(4)(D) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-05. Correction verified 2022-01-19.
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Nov 3, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  Upon my arrival there was a can of lysol on a desk where children were walking and was accessable.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-03.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  After breakfast children in the 18-24 month class, washed hands with a wipe. Children this age should be washing hands with soap and water.
  
  HHSC 746.3419 — Handwashing Procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-03. Correction verified 2021-11-16.
- Supervision & ratios
  Operation did not have a current certification of the product safety sheet.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-05. Correction verified 2021-11-04.
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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Send to: HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Embassy Ministries, 401 N KELLY AVE, Odessa, TX 79763-4178 (operation ID 1287948, operation number 1661028), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.